“I learnt the art of embroidery from my grandfather and father through design osmosis; ours is a three-generation business. Growing up in a multicultural, unbiased environment, where religion came second to love, I flourished. My family was supportive and gave me the confidence to take risks. I moved to the US at the age of 19. My strength came from my family values. My mother said that love, honesty, hard work and unconditional dedication to craft would take me far. It did. My business relies heavily on Indian embroidery—it’s part of our history and the best thing about my fashion narrative. I mix the talent of our craftsmen with what I learnt from global masters—Halston, Warhol, Martha Graham—but India will always remain the foundation of my collections. Made in India means luxury, craftsmanship and being part of a beautiful culture. With leadership and global vision, we will be the top luxury players of the world.”

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